Question

The president exerts the most influence over

Answer 1

The president exerts the most influence over appointments to federal agency positions.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: appointments to federal agency positions

President had the most influence in the decision made by the executive branch of the government,

federal independent regulatory agencies , would mostly influenced by the judiciary branches

convincing legislators to pass new laws , would mostly influenced by the legislative branches

reducing the size of the bureaucracy, would mostly be influenced by the legislative branch